Wattle Range
Padthaway
Padthaway at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
321
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Padthaway.
Padthaway (5271) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Padthaway has roughly 321 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Padthaway scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Padthaway's population at 321, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
321
Median age
44
Family households
68%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
321
Median age: 44
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Padthaway.
Local schools for Padthaway
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Government School Catchment
Padthaway Primary School
Mundulla Primary School
Lucindale Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Padthaway.
- What is the Padthaway postcode?
- Padthaway is in the 5271 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Padthaway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Padthaway?
- There are 3 schools serving Padthaway on this page, including Padthaway Primary School, Mundulla Primary School, Lucindale Area School.
- How walkable is Padthaway?
- Padthaway has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Padthaway?
- Padthaway is close to Marcollat, Keppoch, Swede Flat, Woolumbool, Lochaber.
- What is the population of Padthaway?
- Padthaway has approximately 321 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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